[Elecraft] K2 Current Draw vs. Options

[Don Wilhelm]

  John,

The typical receive current for a K2/10 is 240 to 300 ma. depending on 
the option set.  If the KDSP2 is added, it will be higher by about 50 ma.

A fully loaded K2 I am currently working on draws 300 ma. with all 
options connected (with KAF2 not the KDSP2).  Removing the KAT2 and the 
KIO2 plug drops the current to 280 ma.

That is with 13.8 volts supplied from the power source.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/26/2011 10:25 PM, John wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I hope to learn the typical current consumption of the K2/QRP with and
> without various options installed.  I understand the K2 has a built in
> radio current drain and voltage monitor.  If you have a K2 and a moment,
> could you please jot down the reported voltage applied and current
> consumption while receiving along with a list of options you have
> installed in your K2 and send to me via email?
>